We don't hear for dinner on Monday night. We did not make a reservation ahead of time but because…read morewe ate around 6:30 it was fairly easy to just walk in. We did have to wait for just a minute because they were at changeover for servers and many of the night servers were just coming on.. We started with the lump crab hush puppies. They come as an order of four and they literally just kind of pop in your mouth. They are so good. We would definitely come back just to have those. My husband got the Cajun steak, but he got everything that comes on the steak on the side, including the seasoning. He wasn't sure how spicy the seasoning was or what the sauce was and he likes to be able to control that himself. Steak was good. He did have a little bit of the season and said next time he definitely order it with the seasoning on as the seasoning wasn't that spicy. He also got a side of the au gratin potatoes and the collard greens. The collards were not the best. They definitely need some more flavor. He added hot sauce to it and it helped it but they definitely need some additional seasoning. The potatoes were good although as you got to the bottom, they definitely were not cooked all the way through. They could've been cooked a little bit longer. I got the chicken and waffle - it comes with four pieces of chicken and a half waffle. The waffle is really delicious. It's got a little crunch on the outside but a little sweetness in it and the chicken was absolutely amazing. I would definitely get the fried chicken again there is a reason they are famous for it. Our server, Ariana was incredibly sweet and very attentive to us throughout the night. Great service like that would also have us come back to this location again in the future.

I'm not gonna lie, I was super underwhelmed with the food here. This place had been bookmarked for…read moreme to go for months, venue looked cute, service was great and I thought they had great menu options. Where they fell short was just the food for me. For them to have Cajun/soul food...it was extremely bland. Truffle deviled eggs were bland, Mac and cheese had taste but just wasn't a fan, and the fried chicken had no taste. I was there with 3 other people and they weren't thrilled about their food either, it was a shame. The food was also not consistent. 2 ppl overweight Mac and cheese, one came out with breadcrumbs the other didn't, 2 ppl ordered oysters-1 order was good the other was clearly burnt. The area that this restaurant is in has many quality restaurants with great tasting food, I'd go elsewhere with my money.

What a great spot!! If you need your shoes repaired this is the place or if you want a great drink…read moreyou're more likely to get that before a shoe repair. Make sure to get the daily password to enter. Hidden gem with cool speak easy vibes that feels like you went back in time to prohibition era. Cozy sitting area and neat outdoor area on the roof that has a covering but during summer it's hot. The place is very dimly lit adding to the vibe. Fantastic drinks and the bartender was friendly and looked like a prohibition bartender Drinks were fantastic and meticulously crafted. Go check this gem out!! See you soon

Outstanding cocktail lounge--just be sure to make reservations, as it can get very busy and the…read morespace is fairly small. You'll need to navigate one set of stairs to reach the bar, followed by another once you're admitted. The atmosphere is perfect: dark without being overly so, with beautiful candlelight throughout. There's seating at the bar and a few tables inside, while most of the seating is outside beneath a covered glass awning. The drinks are excellent--some of the best I've had in Orlando. The bartenders are incredibly knowledgeable and true masters of their craft. If the bar is crowded, drinks can take a little while, but they're well worth the wait. I originally found Hanson's while looking for a place to repair a pair of vintage Vietnam combat boots. Instead, I ended up having some of the best drinks of my life. I went to sleep with the boots beneath my pillowcase, and when I woke up, they had somehow been repaired. Perhaps the spirits of the boots were pleased with my drink choices. A wonderful experience all around!

Super cool Halloween bar right in the heart of Orlando by Universal Studio's! Super nice staff and…read morethe drinks are a great price and are so unique. Love the vibes, ambiance, and decor. It's in back of a comic store so you would never know it's there. Highly recommend!

Vault 5421 is a speakeasy in the back of a novelty store, God's & Monsters. Came on a Sunday and…read morejust lucked out on getting a seat because the place was packed. Love the horror theme and they play horror movies on the TVs. Definitely a touristy kind of place. They have video games and specialty drinks. There are mocktales and shots, but really they taste about the same, super sweet. I loved there selection of craft beer in the cans and bottles. Definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a cool way to spend a few hours.

Mathers social Gathering is a stunning and unique venue and must visit! The building itself is…read morehistoric and has a rich history and old photos from a time gone by. The venue is designed to feel like you stepped back in time! Two separate floors with slightly different feel. Live Jazz music on the second floor in the evening and the 3rd floor has a hidden door to enter. With dramatic entrance once you find the door And on weekends they have burlesque shows!!!! Located in downtown Orlando a definite treat! Go check it out!

We came in for a girls night and had an amazing experience. Service was phenomenal. We sat in a…read moreback corner without much table space, so they brought out a folding table for our food and drinks. I absolutely love their happy hour. It goes till 7 and I love that you can get any of their Signature cocktails for happy hour prices. I had an espresso martini and a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. Both were expertly mixed and absolutely delicious. For food, we got the giant soft pretzel, the meat and cheese board, and the hot honey pizza. All were delicious. The pretzel was our favorite. We ordered the milk and cookies and that was such a fun treat. The cookies were warm and served with oat milk and a shot. All around great bites. Tuesday night burlesque was lovely. The ladies are so talented and it's not as crowded on week nights. We love Mathers!

Has a blast here for a nice date night…read more Blueberry bombshell - tasty, light refreshing and not too harsh for my gf who doesn't drink Baby- not my favorite Kemp's - definitely has a kick and not for the faint of heart. I'm not a big gin fan but I liked this one a lot. Overall it's a nice place for anyone looking for an upscale night out with alternative drinks.

Cozy and intimite vibes and decor inspired in the 1920s this speakeasy offers delish non alcoholic…read moredrinks to enjoy while getting relax on their lounge. Love their decorations. There is a movie room with a photo booth for free. You can enjoy and take some pictures with your friends. The place is tiny so reservations are recommended. Love their drink menu great variety of cocktails, bottle shop and drinks to go. I got the trouble in paradise a tequila passion fruit margarita. It was so good. Almost you see there is for sell. Great customer service.

I have found my new, go-to lounge in Orlando. I went on a Thursday night and missed the live music,…read morebut the vibes were still Viking. I was sexy in every way, from the decor to the glassware, to the cigar corner. Every inch of the place was a vibe. Go see Manny, the bartender. His service was unmatched. He made me a Coconut Passionfruit Margarita with a Tajin rim. When I tell you that's THE BEST margarita I've ever had, I mean it. The waitress took one of our party's order wrong and he personally came over, made it right, and was our best friend the rest of the night. We got a yummy charcuterie board to soak up some of the alcohol. Highly recommend that too. The last thing I'll say is that even though we missed the live music, they were still playing the artist's music over the speakers. It's great to see them continue to support local talent because I immediately looked up the person and downloaded their music all because the establishment didn't stop supporting him after he stopped singing. It shows how deep they want to grow roots in the community. Love it and I'm absolutely going back.

From the outside it does not give "speakeasy" vibes but once inside they did a good job with the…read moredecor and ambiance. Plus you need a password to go in. Looking at the menu I was bit surprised they did not have more signature drinks on the menu, mainly mojitos, but then realized this is a Latin speakeasy, with music playing to match. Once I had my coconut mojito I was very pleased. They really do know how to make them. They also have a full bar so anything you want they can make, The bartender and servers were super nice and friendly, and they worked quick to get all drinks out. They also had some food, that looked delicious, and hope I get the chance to come back to try some. After seating in the lounge/ speakeasy area for a while, we moved to the bar for a last drink. The bartender said Espresso Martinis were her specialty so we order those. She was not lying, one of the best we've had.

Well since my first review of October 2019 it's sad that this place is closing for good in a week…read more They did a great job but you can see the wear and tear on the place over the last 7 years. That said they have changed, added and upgraded so much in that same time period. Hopefully we will seem them materialize in a new location. I mean before this .. there was Joysticks so (fingers crossed) and Thanks for the memories !!

My friend has always wanted to come here. It was her birthday so we went to dinner then tried to…read morepop in for a quick drink. When we arrived, they were not open (it was a Sunday) and we waited for a good 20 mins to no avail. We were not the only ones. We had paid $10 for parking so we ended up going down the street to grab a drink somewhere else and said we'd keep an eye out to see if they'd be open later because maybe the time was wrong on their Instagram. It started to rain and as we were racing back to our car, it was in fact open! My friend was very happy. The drink she got was boozy and she'd like to come back for an actual event. It was pretty sleepy on a Sunday however that worked out for us, since she was able to take all the pictures.

I thought I had wrote a review for this unique spot, but it was one of those that slipped past me…read more I'm glad that Yelp's reminder email is a better memory than mine, so I remembered to write something nice about this great spot. I had a group of us driving to Orlando for a weekend and we were making good time, so it was perfect to stop short in St Cloud to see what this Black Squirrel Bookstore was all about. I actually let the girls go in and check it out as we had brought our dog. I sat in the car and read a book ironically, why they had some speakeasy fun. well after maybe a half hour i looked up and my gal and another lady were by the car. The other lady said she was the owner and that we could bring our dog Augie inside. It was very kind of her, as it really wasn't expected art such a nice spot. He sat politely under the table, while we enjoyed some fun drinks, a singer that was adding to a nice night. We left after a couple, but for sure will swing by again when we have the time; great spot.

This place is adorable!!…read more We were on our way to Orlando, and my fiancée found this place for us to stop by. The outside is a bookstore with other cute and interesting things to buy. The bookstore itself is a treat, but we were there for the speakeasy. For this you ring the doorbell outside, they come get you and give you a clue to get in. They don't make you do it if you don't want to but, that is part of the fun. We solved it and in we went. Squirrels everywhere, fun signs, chandeliers, books and light, plus beautiful cozy tables and sofa seating, giving this a great speakeasy ambiance. On the corner a piano, and to our surprise a wonderful live jazz singer, who made our experience even better. The owner happened to be there that night and came to welcomes us at our table. Really nice lady, very happy to see people enjoy the place, and she herself was there with friends having a great time. The drinks are fun, and they have a food menu too. Honestly a place I want to come back to and recommend to everyone.

Stopped in for a boiler maker before heading upstairs to get my shoes repaired. What a deal at $8…read morefor an amaro and Heineken. The atmosphere is very speakeasy like. The display of lit up bottles fills the walls and glows from the street. Can't go wrong.

Bauhaus is a hidden gem tucked away in downtown Orlando under one of the most popular speakeasy…read morebars in town, Hanson's Shoe Repair. I tried the Naked & Famous mezcal cocktail and, while most would applaud its balance, I found it a little too sweet for my taste. I swapped with my friend's Corpse Reviver #2, which hit the spot with its tangy lemon and Cointreau kick. Yet, beyond the libations, it was the bartender who truly left an impression. We got into an interesting chat about everything from chicory root tea to different English accents. Made the whole night more than just about drinks! Bauhaus is a solid pick if you're looking to ditch the noisy downtown scene for a bit.

Came here after a night of activities in Sanford. The place is usually packed, but we were able to…read moreget a table for two, luckily. The ambiance is about half of what this place is all about. It's very Trader Sam's, including a lot of neat Disney memorabilia on the shelves on the walls behind the bar. Dark and stormy tiki bar vibes. The service was super friendly, and the food and bev came out very timely. The drinks were great, and they had a really nice mocktail menu. You can come and enjoy a nice drink without getting alcohol. We also ordered a burger from their limited food menu. It was very good. Not in competition for best burger in Orlando or anything, but the flavors were on point, and bun was nice and soft, and the furikake dusted crinkle cut fries were the perfect side item. Overall, this place was very cool, and if you haven't come here yet, you need to.

Pros: The ambiance here is everything. A dark and stormy…read moretiki bar with fun drinks, fun drink glasses, and Disney references everywhere. So much fun. Service was extremely good. The guy was present, but not overly present. The drinks and the food were very timely. The burger we had was very nice, and I love a good crinkle cut fry. Cons: I tried a drink that wasn't supposed to be too sweet, but it was just too sweet for me. And a significant portion of the menu seems to be sweet drinks. Very tiki bar. Tips: Certainly a preference thing. I'm not gonna knock them, but if you're not a sweet drink kind of person, good luck here.